Professional+Development

// GET A JOB IN MICHIGAN //
MIREAP - A central database for jobs in Michigan MI Dept. of Ed Job Page - Job openings alphabetized by district Teacherjobs.com - A smaller but still used database

Ideas for Portfolio:
online portfolio example from MSU intern alumni: http://bryankayportfolio.weebly.com/

It is your story- not just another thing to check off your list. It is for you and about you. Items to include:
 * a table of contents (categories with sub-categories)
 * resume
 * teaching certificate
 * tabs for each section; including but not limited to: differenciation, integration, school/home community, assessment, technology, motivation, management, one for each subject area, sources you've used, expectations, experiences such as study abroad, a day in the life of you (as a teacher), how you plan, professional development, vision for next year, etc.
 * narrative tabs for each section (talk about strength and weaknesses, big ideas, goals you have had, your talent in this area)
 * professional look
 * photos
 * student work
 * examples and evidence of what you have done

// Sample Philosophy Statements // [|Teaching Philosophy.pdf]

//Sample Interview Questions// [|Sample Interview Questions.pdf] [|FVL Sample Interview.pdf]

// Sample Resumes //
[|Sample Resume 1.pdf] [|Sample Resume 2.pdf] [|Sample Resume 3.pdf] //Sample Letter of Application//

[|Sample Letter of App[1.pdf]]

===// Free Press Series - Fixing Michigan Schools //=== [|Freep Schools Day 1A.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 1B.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 1Map.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 2.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 3.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 4.pdf] [|Freep Schools Day 5.pdf]

// Issues //
Where we stand A look at public and charter schools across the United States

// Race to the Top //
Dept. of Education Page - The official page